by Tony W. Cartledge | Feb 4, 2011 | Opinion
A small spot on the local news drew my attention to “Frugal February,” something of a halting movement that seems to be supported mainly by a few bloggers and a Facebook page. The notion is that, during February (probably chosen because it’s the...
by David Kerrigan | Feb 4, 2011 | Opinion
“Fools rush in where angels fear to tread.” So goes the old saying to advise caution in the midst of uncertainty. As deep uncertainty envelopes the Middle East, it’s not foolish to ask what’s happening. It’s only foolish to claim to know...
by Trey Lyon | Feb 4, 2011 | Opinion
I loved “The King’s Speech.” It’s the best film I’ve seen this year, or for the last 10 years for that matter. I hope it wins everything, but I particularly hope Colin Firth wins the Oscar for best actor. The movie’s portrayal of...
by Ayman Ibrahim | Feb 4, 2011 | Opinion
The news media show Egyptians divided into two groups: those opposed to President Hosni Mubarak and those who support him. After many days of chaos, Mubarak yielded to all requests of Egyptian protesters, promising he will not run again for office and offering talks...
by Leroy Seat | Feb 3, 2011 | Opinion
January’s tragedy in Tucson spurred considerable discussion about gun control, an issue that always sparks lots of lively debate – which may be why the president refrained from talking about that in his State of the Union address on Jan. 25. But I firmly believe...
by Larry Greenfield | Feb 3, 2011 | Opinion
The Roman Catholic hierarchy will most likely overlook my Baptist nomination of a layman for sainthood as it rushes to beatify Pope John Paul II. The fast-track strategy (normally five years) seems in place for the late pontiff now that his successor, Benedict XVI,...
